Key Compromise of the Constitutional Convention

Very Easy Period 3: 1754–1800 Constitutional Convention

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates gathered to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. One crucial aspect they debated was the structure of the new government. This included how states would be represented in the national legislature. What was the primary compromise reached regarding this representation?

Each state would have equal representation regardless of population size.

Representation would be based solely on state size.

A bicameral legislature with both equal and proportional representation was established.

All decisions would be made by a single legislative body.

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